Daily Archives: February 8, 2011
As more Americans rent, buying a home has become cheaper
U.S. home ownership is falling, and as more people rent homes, buying a home has become cheaper than renting one in most major U.S. cities.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Flu vaccine kills all strains in early tests
A new flu vaccine, thus far tested on 11 people, has proven to kill almost all strains of the flu virus. It could end the yearly vaccine.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Ryanair faces mutiny after unexpected fee hits passengers
A group of more than 100 students delayed a Ryanair flight for three hours when they were hit with an unexpected fee for overweight baggage.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
NASA: Russian claims of Apophis collision with Earth exaggerated
The odds of an Apophis collision course are slim, but astronomers warn that the need for an asteroid deflection strategy cannot be ignored.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Pregnant mom mistakenly given abortion pill instead of antibiotic
Colorado mother-to-be Mareena Silva thought she was getting antibiotics. However, her pharmacist accidentally gave her an abortion pill.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Confession app making a profit from guilt
The confession app, targeted to Catholics, is a church-approved way of going through the motions. It costs $1.99 but doesn't provide benefits.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Use of credit cards rises for first time in two years
Credit cards are starting to make a comeback, as credit card use has risen for the past three months after two consecutive years of decline.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Valentine’s Day gift ideas, Proflowers codes and more
Before it's too late, savor these Valentine's Day gift ideas and set that mouse to clicking. Rich or not so rich, there are always options.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Bank of America to stop offering reverse mortgages
After only four years, Bank of America is shuttering its reverse mortgage business in favor of "going other directions," says the company.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Link discovered between marijuana use and mental illness
A new study has found marijuana use can cause mental illness symptoms to emerge years earlier in people at risk for developing mental illness.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Banker bonuses will have to wait three years, says FDIC
In order to make up for a huge deficit, the FDIC may soon require large banks to put higher amounts of cash into the deposit insurance fund.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Redecorate your kids’ rooms for less than $100
You can re-decorate your kids' rooms for less than $100. Redecorating doesn't always have to include repainting or buying new furniture.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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